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Smithy Campsite

Secluded Shropshire campsite five minutes' walk from a lake
In the hamlet of Colemere; Ellesmere 10 minutes' drive
Pet-friendly campsite with a dog-walking area; barbecues welcome

Seeking solace in the Shropshire countryside? Smithy Campsite is a simple spot on the edge of the hamlet of Colemere, a pleasingly rural location just five minutes' walk from the peace and quiet of a lake and nature reserve. This peaceful and secluded family-run site has basic facilities like water points, well-maintained portable toilets and refuse collection areas for recycled waste. Smithy Campsite is a pet-friendly place too, and while there are lots of walks around meres and fields in the local area, an on-site dog-walking area may also come in handy. The pitches here are spacious and have far-reaching views over the local north Shropshire countryside, although the site is surrounded by hedges for extra privacy and shelter from the wind. Barbecues are permitted, but please keep them properly attended to and clear of the ground to make sure the grass remains in good condition. Smithy Campsite is an easy 10-minute drive from the sweet town of Ellesmere, another lakeside location where there are amenities like a post office and a small but well-stocked supermarket. Ellesmere also has a handful of pubs, a selection of restaurants and a sculpture trail to keep you entertained.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Smithy Campsite

Colemere

Ellesmere

Shropshire

England

SY12 0QL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.88891°N
-2.84463°W

Nearest transport

Coach

13 km Bus Stop No 3

13 km Bus Stop No 1

14.1 km The Crescent

Rail

9.3 km Wem Rail Station

10.5 km Prees Rail Station

11.5 km Yorton Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Heritage hunters have a lot to keep them busy in the local area, from ace National Trust properties like Chirk Castle (30 minutes' drive) or Erddig Hall (30 minutes) to industrial history at the British Ironwork Centre (25 minutes) and Ironbridge Gorge (45 minutes), a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. Transport-themed days out at the Cambrian Railway Museum (25 minutes), a refurbished station with steam trains and a café, are also within easy reach. For family-friendly times, try Park Hall (20 minutes), an activity farm with an array of indoor and outdoor play areas, cute animals and nature trails. The kids may also appreciate a trip to BeWILDerwood Cheshire (30 minutes), a huge woodland with a range of rides, slides, zipwires and wobbly bridges. The centre of the ancient town of Shrewsbury (30 minutes) is also close at hand if you fancy a day out shopping or a narrowboat cruise of the canal, while cross-border games of golf are in order at Llanymynech Golf Club (30 minutes), perhaps the only place in the UK where you can play a single round in both England and Wales.

Must see

Chester Castle 33.2 km

Cheshire Military Museum 33.2 km

Powis Castle & Garden 33.9 km

Chester Cathedral 33.9 km

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 36.2 km

National Trust

Chirk Castle 17.3 km

Attingham Park 25.7 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 26.7 km

Sunnycroft 30.8 km

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 38.2 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Colemere - Wem Moss - Shropshire Union Canal 0.3 km

Overton / Owrtyn - Erbistock - Overton / Owrtyn 10.8 km

PRADOE 11 km

The Sandstone Trail S to N (Part 1): Whitchurch - Bickerton 13.7 km

Chirk - The Aqueduct - Shropshire Union Canal - Chirk 15 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Smithy Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Smithy Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Smithy Campsite? Heritage hunters have a lot to keep them busy in the local area, from ace National Trust properties like Chirk Castle (30 minutes' drive) or Erddig Hall (30 minutes) to industrial history … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Smithy Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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